Sony MHC-450 User manual

SONY.
Mint Hi-Fi
Component System
Operating Instructions
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
For the customers in the U. S. A.
CAUTION) TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
D0 NOT REMOVE COVEH (OF BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS (INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product
Model No.MHC-450 Serial No.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye
hazard.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820 - 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical
For the Customers in Canada
CAUTION:
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For the customers except in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
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Welcome !
Thank you for putchasing the Sony Mini Hi-Fi Component System
This stereo system is packed with fun features. Here are just a few:
* DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) system that boosts low frequency
range audio to provide deep, powerful bass through the two-way
bass reflex speakers
« A preset feature that lets you store and recall up to 30 of your
favorite radio stations
A graphic equalizer that lets you adjust the audio quality
* A dual tape deck that lets you record from the radio, CD player or
from the other tape deck
* A remote commander that lets you control the music from your
seat
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for MHC-450 and FH-B411
Before you start reading, check your model number. MHC-450 is
the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences are clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “FH-B411 only”

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Contents
Chapter 1: Setting Up
Connecting the Stereo 4
Inserting the Batteries 5
Chapter 2: the CD Player
Playing a CD (normal play) 6
Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) 7
Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play) 7
Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play) 8
Chapter 3: the Radio
Listening to the Radio 9
Presetting Radio Stations 9
Playing Preset Radio Stations 10
Chapter 4: the Tape Player
Playing a Tape 11
RecordingaCD 11
Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length (time edit) 12
Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (program edit) 12
Recording From the Radio 13
Recording From Another Tape (dubbing) 13
Chapter 5: Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the Sound 14
Adjusting the Sound Quality 14
Chapter 6: Additional Features
Connecting Optional Equipment 15
Microphone Mixing (for FH-B411 only) 15
Karaoke: Singing Along (for FH-B411 only) 15
For Your Information
Precautions 16
Troubleshooting Guide 16
Maintenance 17
Specifications 17
Index to Parts and Controls 18
Index Back cover

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Chapter 1:
Connecting the Stereo
Inserting the Batteries
Chapter 1: Setting up
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Connecting the Stereo
Use the illustrations below to connect your
stereo. MHC-450 is the model used for the
whole illustrations of the stereo in this
manual,
Connecting the
Speakers (MHC-450 only)
1 Twist the speaker cable coating and strip
it from the end of the cable.
a
2 Connect the right speaker to the R
connectors and the left speaker to the L
connectors.
When you attach the speakers to the
unit (FH-B411 only)
Slide the speaker box so that it locks onto
the body of the unit.
Connecting the
Antenna
FM lead antenna (supplied for MHC-450)*
AM loop antenna (supplied)
* Note: Extend it horizontally.
To improve the FM reception
Connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM
75Q and + terminals, using a 75-ohm
coaxial cable.
FM
75Q
tr
ae
tr
75-ohm coaxial cable
AM
(not supplied)
To improve the AM reception
After you connect the AM antenna, connect
a 6- to 15-meter (20- to 50-feet) insulated
wire to the AM terminal. Connect the
terminal to earth
Important
Ground the external antenna against
lightning. To prevent explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Insulated wires (not supplied)
Ground wire

AM loop antenna (supplied)
Right speaker
to a wall outlet je
Connecting the
Power
Connect the power lead to a wall outlet
after you have made all the above
connections.
to a wall outlet
Caution
Before you power on the stereo, turn
VOLUME control counterclockwise to
decrease sound level.
Inserting the Batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in the
supplied remote commander for remote
control.
1 Open the lid.
2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries.
Match the + and — indications with those
inside the battery compartment.
3 Close the lid.
* This illustration shows MHC-450.
* The FH-B411 model is equipped
with a handle for portability.
The handle pops out when you
press PUSH on the top of the unit.
¢ The FH-B411 model is equipped
with a Telescopic antenna and
speaker code.
Battery life
You can expect the remote commander to
operate for about six months (using Sony
SUM-3 (NS) batteries) before the batteries
run down, When the batteries no longer
operate the commander, replace all the
batteries with new ones.
To avoid battery leakage
If you are not going to use the commander
for a long time, remove the batteries to
avoid damage caused by corrosion from
battery leakage.
Chapter 1: Setting up

Playing a CD (normal play)
Playing Tracks in Random
Order (shuffle play)
Playing Tracks in the
Desired Order
(programme play)
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
(repeat play)
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Playing a CD (normal
play)
You can play CDs in four modes: normal,
shuffle, programme and repeat. The mode
decides which tracks (songs) you will listen
to, in which order and whether or not they
will repeat.
You can operate the stereo system on the
unit or from the supplied remote
commander.
Also, the CD player plays 12 cm (5 inch)
and 8 cm (3 inch) CDs. If the CD is
supplied with an adaptor, remove it before
playing the CD.
Before you play the CD, decrease the sound
level by turning VOLUME control
counterclockwise, not to damage the
speakers.
SYSTEM POWER-*ON
SYSTEM POWER
1 Press CD.
2 Press 2 OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD
tray.
3 Holding the CD by its edge, place the
CD on the CD tray with the label side
up. (When you play an 8 cm CD, place
it on the inner circle of the CD tray.)
4 Press > (play) (B& on the remote
commander)
The CD tray closes and play starts.
Track number Playing time
air
Music calendar
5 Adjust the volume.
Turn VOLUME control clockwise to
turn up the volume, or counterclockwise
to turn it down. (Or press VOL (+/-) on
the remote commander.)
To press
Stop play a
Pause O0 (on)
Resume play > or 00 (B or 18")
Remove the CD & OPEN/CLOSE
“Remote commander
To find the beginning of a track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
You can locate the beginning of a track
while the track is playing or while it is in
pause mode.
To locate the beginning of the current or
preceeding track, press <<] (or K#4 on the
remote commander) repeatedly until you
find the desired track.
To locate the beginning of the succeeding
track , press Dl (or PPI on the remote
commander) repeatedly until you find the
desired track.
To find a point in a track
You can find a particular point in a track
while the track is playing or while it is in
pause mode. Use the buttons on the unit to
operate this feature.
This operation is not possible with the
remote commander.
Note on pause mode
The minute and second indication appears
in the display and remains there to indicate
that the unit is in the pause mode,

To Do this
Find forward Hold down Pi and
quickly ina release it at the desired
track point.
Go backwards Hold down IKK) and
quickly ina release it at the desired
track point.
Search quickly Press 0 and hold down
without I< or DDI. Press > or
listening OU again at the desired
point.
To check the remaining or total
playing time
Use the TIME button on the player.
To check Press
Remaining TIME once during play.
time in a track = ms
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Remaining TIME twice during play
time inthe CD __ of the tracks left.
Total playing TIME in stop mode.
time =
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appears for a few seconds
Notes
* You can check the remaining time during
normal, shuffle and programme play.
* The total playing time and number of
tracks also appear in the display when
you press & OPEN/CLOSE to close the
CD tray.
Notes on handling discs
*To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
its edge. Do not touch the surface.
* Do not stick paper or tape onto the disc.
* Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight
as there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
If there is no CD in the player
“no dISC” appears in the display when you
press >.
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Playing Tracks in
Random Order
(shuffle play)
You can play all the tracks on the CD in
random order. Use the buttons on the unit
to do this operation.
SYSTEM POWER—-ON
2 Press SHUFFLE.
“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.
3 Press >,
“©” appears and then all the tracks
play in random order.
To stop playing
Press @.
To cancel shuffle play
Press CONTINUE.
“SHUFFLE” disappears from the display,
and tracks continue playing in their original
order,
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Playing Tracks in the
Desired Order
(programme play)
You can programme up to 24 tracks to play
in any order you choose. Use the buttons
on the unit to do this operation.
SYSTEM POWER-+ON
1 Press CD.
2 Press PROGRAM.
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
3 Press IAC or DD! to choose a track.
The track number and the total playing
time appear in the display. If you want
to choose this track, go to the next step.
If not, press <I or D1 again to choose
another track.
Track number Total playing time
ical
4 Press PROGRAM.
The chosen track number and playing
order light up in the music calendar. If
the track number, the playing order and
the total playing time disappear before
you press PROGRAM, go back to step 3.
Note
If “--.--" appears instead of the total
playing time during programming or
during play, this means the total
programmed time has exceeded 100
minutes.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to programme the
remaining tracks you want to be played
in the desired order.
6 Press > (B on the remote
commander).
All the tracks play in the order you
chose.
To Press
Check the CHECK repeatedly*.
programme
Programme a pause [0** (#1)***
Stop play a
Cancel the CONTINUE****
programme play
Erase a track from _ CLEAR in stop mode.
the end
Erase a specific CHECK repeatedly
track so the number of the
track lights up, and
press CLEAR.
Erase the entire @ once in stop mode.
programme @ twice during play.
* — After the last track appeared, “END”
will appear in the display.
** “P” appears in the display and the total
playing time is reset to 0.
*** Remote commander
**** The programme has been erased and
the play continues in normal play
mode.
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To change the order of programmed
tracks
To change the order, erase the entire
programme and create a new one.
To check the total remaining time of
Hi programmed tracks
Press TIME once to see the remaining
time of the track being played.
2 Press TIME again to see the remaining
play time of the whole programme.
3 Press TIME once more to return to the
initial display.
Playing Tracks
Repeatedly (repeat
play)
You can choose between two different
repeat play modes, One repeats all the
tracks in the current play mode; the other
repeats a single track. Use the buttons on
the unit to do this operation.
SYSTEM POWER-+ON
Repeating all the tracks (in any play
mode)
1 Press CD.
2 Press REPEAT once so that “REPEAT”
lights up in the display.
3 Press > (® on the remote
commander),
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Repeating a single track (in normal
play mode only)
Press REPEAT twice while playing the
desired track so that “REPEAT 1” lights up
in the display.
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To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT so that “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears from the display.

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Listening to the Radio
Presetting Radio Stations
Playing Preset Radio
Stations
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Listening to the Radio
When you want to play a radio program,
you can have the tuner automatically scan
the radio frequencies and tune in the
stations with clear signals (except SW
band). This feature saves your time in
searching for stations with clear signals.
However, stations with weak signals may
be skipped by automatic tuning. Manually
tune in the ones skipped by automatic
tuning and SW band stations.
SYSTEM POWER—-ON
1 Press TUNER
2 Press BAND repeatedly until the band
you want appears in the display
As you press BAND, the band changes
as follows:
U.S. A. and Canadian models:
Sea |
Australian model:
preceente ear
3 Make sure that the PRESET indicator is
off. If the indicator is on, press
PRESET/TUNING to turn off
4 Press TUNER (+/-) more than one
second so that “AUTO” appears in the
display. (When you select SW in step 2
“AUTO” dose not appear. Manually
tune in an SW band station.)
The tuner starts scanning radio
frequencies automatically, and stops
when it finds a clear station
5 ir you do not want to listen to the station
selected, press TUNER (+/—) more than
one second so that “AUTO” appears in
the display
The tuner starts scanning radio
frequencies automatically, and stops
when it finds a clear station.
When the desired station is not
tuned in
Automatic tuning may skip the station with
a weak signal. Tune in the station
manually.
Press TUNER (+/—) repeatedly to tune in
your favorite station.
To improve AM broadcast reception
Reorientate the supplied AM loop antenna
for AM (MW and SW)
AM (MWI/SW)
To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is preset to 9 kHz
for Australia, 10 kHz for the United States
and Canada in the factory. If you need to
change the interval, do as follows:
1. Turn on the power.
2 Tune in any AM station
3 Turn off the power
4 Turn the power back on while pressing
TUNER (+).
After changing the AM tuning interval,
reset the preset AM stations. To reset the
interval to the factory setting, follow the
same procedure.
When an FM program is not clear to receive
Press MONO so that “MONO” appears in
the display. There will be no stereo effect,
but the reception will improve. Press
MONO again to restore the stereo effect
For FH-B411 only:
Adjust the length and direction of the
telescopic antenna for FM
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Presetting Radio
Stations
You can store radio frequencies in the
tuner’s memory to tune in your favourite
stations quickly. You can preset up to 30
stations with FM and AM (MW and SW)
collectively in any order by specifying a
code. The code is a combination of a letter
(A, Bor C) and a number (0 to 9): Al,
A2,...ete J
Use the buttons on the unit for presetting
stations.
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Chapter 3; the Radio
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1 Make sure that the PRESET indication is
off. If the indicator is on, press
PRESET /TUNING to turn off.
2 Press BAND to select the desired band.
3 Press TUNER(+/~ to tune in the station
you want to store.
4 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” and a letter (A, B or C)
appear in the display.
5 Decide on a letter (A, B or C) for the
radio station, Press SHIFT to display the
letter you have decided on.
The last memorized number of the code
appears.
last memorized code
6 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” disappears, and the station
is stored at the code you have decided
on.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each station you
want to store.
To erase a stored station
Storing a new station at a previously used
code will erase the old station and replace it
with the new station.
If you have trouble storing a station
Make sure “MEMORY” is lit in the display.
If not, press MEMORY again so that
“MEMORY” lights up (for about eight
seconds) in the display, and then proceed
with steps 5 and 6.
10 anal
if you made a mistake
Press MEMORY again and then proceed
with steps 5 and 6.
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Playing Preset Radio
Stations
Once you have preset the stations, use the
PRESET/TUNING button to quickly tune
in your favorite stations.
SYSTEM POWER-+ON
1 Press PRESET/TUNING to enter the
preset mode.
"PRESET" and a code appear.
2 Press SHIFT to select a desired letter of
the code,
3 Press TUNER (+/-) (or PRESET (+/-)
on the remote commander) to tune ina
preset station.
The station frequency appears and the
station begins broadcasting.

Playing a Tape
Recording a CD
Recording a CD: Specifying
Tape Length (time edit)
Recording a CD: Specifying
Track Order (program
edit)
Recording From the Radio
Recording From Another
Tape (dubbing)
Playing a Tape
SYSTEM POWER—+ON
3 2
1 Press TAPE
2 Press BH to open the cassette
compartment. Insert a recorded tape
into deck A or B with the tape side
facing down. Push to close the
compartment.
3 Press
The tape starts playing
To Press
Stop play as
Pause ul
(for deck B only)
Resume play after i
pause
(for deck B only)
Fast forward
Rewind
pi al¥
Remove the
cassette
if you play both decks at the same time
You hear the sound from deck A
When listening to a tape recorded with the
Dolby* B-type noise reduction system
(For Canadian models only)
Set the DOLBY NR selector to ON
The setting effects both decks. Dolby noise
reduction system reduces tape hiss noise in
low-level high-frequency signals.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured
under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and double-D symbol DO are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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Recording a CD
You can record from a CD to a tape. Use
TYPE I (normal) or TYPE TI (CrO2) tape.
Do not use TYPE IV (metal) tape for
recording,
To listen to other sources while recording,
you must stop recording,
Recording a CD Manually
You can record a CD as you like, for
instance, by recording just the songs you
want or record from the middle of the tape.
SYSTEM POWER-+ON
1 Press CD
2 Press 2 OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD
on the CD tray
Then, press & OPEN/CLOSE again to
close the CD tray
3 Press M4 and insert a blank tape into
deck B
Make sure the tabs on the cassette has
not been removed
4 When you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, set
DOLBY NR to ON. (For Canadian
models only)
5 Press @ (> is linked and depressed at
the same time) on deck B.
Recording starts.
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Chapter 4: the Tape Player | 4

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6
Press
>
on
the
CD
player
after
10
seconds.
The
CD
starts
playing.
To start recording more precisely
1 After step 2, press 0D.
2
Press
@
(C
is
linked
and
depressed
at
the
same
time).
3
Press
>
on
the
CD
player.
4
Press
fill
again
at
the
desired
point
to
start
recording.
Adjusting
the
volume
or
the
audio
emphasis
will
not
affect
the
recording
level
But
these
controls
will
change
the
sound
levels
you
hear
through
speakers
or
headphones,
ll
Recording
a
CD:
Specifying
Tape
Length
(time
edit)
You
can
have
the
stereo
system
create
programs
based
on
the
tape
length.
The
CD
player
makes
programs
that
will
fit
the
tape
length.
For
example,
if
you
use
a
40-minute
tape
to
record
a
46-minute
CD,
the
CD
player
will
automatically
choose
tracks
that
will
fit
within
the
40-minutes,
filling
as
much
of
the
tape
as
possible.
You
can
also
program
desired
tracks
by
priority.
In
this
case,
you
can
designate
desired
tracks
beforehand
and
the
remaining
tracks
will
be
programed
to
fit
the
remaining
time.
Use
the
buttons
on
the
unit
to
do
this
operation.
SYSTEM POWER—ON
4,6,7 512
1
Press
&
OPEN/CLOSE
and
place
a
CD
on
the
CD
tray.
Then,
press
2
OPEN/CLOSE
again
to
close
the
CD
tray.
Chapter 4: the Tape Player
2.
Press
§#
and
insert
a
blank
tape into
deck
B.
Make
sure
the
tabs
on
the
cassette
has
not
been
removed.
3
when
you
want
to
reduce
the
hiss
noise
in
low-level
high-frequency
signals,
set
DOLBY
NR
to.ON.
(For
Canadian
models
only)
4 Press EDIT.
“EDIT”
appears
in
the
display.
5
Press
iid
or
DDI
to
designate
the
tape
length.
Choose
the
indication
for
tapes
of
a
corresponding
minute
length,
As
you
press
the
button,
the
indication
changes
as
follows:
HALF C46-e—e C54
a
(23.00)
(27,
<n)
cso C060
(@5,00) (37.00)
(30.00)
What
"HALF"
during
time
edit
means
The
CD
player
divides
all
tracks
between
side
A
and
side
B
without
changing
the
order.
You
cannot
select
"HALF"
when
you
designate
desired
tracks
beforehand
or
when
you
want
to
record
a
CD
which
has
more
than
24
tracks.
6 Press EDIT.
The
CD
player
determines
the
tracks
to
be
recorded
on
side
A
automatically
and
“B"
flashes
in
the
display.
7
when
you
want
to
record
on
both
sides,
press
EDIT
again.
The
CD
player
determines
the
tracks
to
be
recorded
on
side
B.
8 Press @ on deck B.
Recording starts.
9
Press
>
on
the
CD
player.
The
determined
tracks
for
side
A
starts
playing
and
are
recorded.
After
those
tracks
have
been
recorded,
the
unit
will
pause.
10
set
the
tape
to
the
beginning
of
side
B.
11 Press @ on deck B.
Recording starts.
112
Press
E>
or
fll
on
the
CD
player.
The
determined
tracks
for
side
B
starts
playing
and
are
recorded.
To stop recording
Press i on deck B.
To
select
the
desired
tracks
beforehand
You
can
place
priority
on
some
tracks
to
be
recorded
by
selecting
them
before
programming
(only
up
to
24
tracks).
See
“Playing
Tracks
in
the
Desired
Order
(program
play)”.
To check the order
Press CHECK.
Each
time
you
press
CHECK,
the
numbers
of
the
programed
tracks
appear
in
the
display.
To cancel time edit
Before
you
press
EDIT
on
step
6,
press
Bto
cancel.
After
you
pressed
EDIT
on step
6,
press
CONTINUE.
If
programming
takes
too
long
Some
CDs
with
many
tracks
may
take
a
while
for
the
CD
player
to
program.
In
this
case,
press
Ml.
Programming
will
stop.
——EESEE—
SS
Recording
a
CD:
Specifying
Track
Order
(program
edit)
You
can
adjust
the
total
recording
time
to
the
tape
length
while
making
a
program.
Use
the
buttons
on
the
unit
to
do
this
operation.
SYSTEM POWER-*ON
1 Press PROGRAM.
“PROGRAM”
appears
in
the
display.
2
Press
IKI]
or
PEI
to
choose
a
track.
The
track
number
and
the
total
playing
time
appear
in
the
display-

3 Press PROGRAM.
The chosen track number lights up in
the music calendar and is memorized. If
the track number disappears before you
press PROGRAM, go back to step 2.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the
remaining tracks you want to record on
side A in the order you want them to be
recorded.
5 Press 00.
“P” appears in the display. The total
playing time “0” is displayed.
6 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the
remaining tracks you want to record on
side B in the order you want them to be
recorded.
7 Press @ on deck B.
Recording starts.
8 Press > or 00 on the CD player.
The tracks for side A are played and
recorded in the order of your choice.
After those tracks have been recorded,
the unit will pause.
9 Set the tape to the beginning of side B.
10 Press @ on deck B.
Recording starts.
11 Press > or 00 on the CD player.
The tracks for side B are played and
recorded in the order of your choice.
To stop recording
Press B& on deck B.
To cancel program edit
Press CONTINUE.
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Recording From the
Radio
You can record from the tuner onto the
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE I
(CrO2) tape.
SYSTEM POWER—*ON
1 Tune in the radio station you want to
record. (See “Listening to the Radio”, or
“Playing Preset Radio Stations” for
details.)
2 Press M4 and insert a blank tape into
deck B.
3 When you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, set
DOLBY NR to ON. (For Canadian
models only)
4 Press @ on deck B.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press 4.
Adjusting the volume or the audio
emphasis will not affect the recording level
But these controls will change the sound
levels you hear through speakers or
headphones.
You can record the whole tape onto
another. Use the buttons on the unit and
TYPE | (normal) or TYPE I (CrO2) tape for
dubbing.
1 Press TAPE.
2 Press and insert a recorded tape
into deck A and a blank tape into deck
B.
3 Press @ (C is linked and depressed at
the same time) on deck B.
Recording starts.
4 Press > on deck A.
The tape on deck A starts playing.
To stop dubbing.
Press M4 on deck B.
Note
If you press CD or TUNER during dubbing,
the tape playback sound cannot be heard,
however the tape dubbing continues.
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Chapter 5:
Sound
Adjustment
Adjusting the Sound
Adjusting the Sound
Quality
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Chapter
5:
Sound
Adjustment
Adjusting
the
Sound
To
fully
enjoy
the
sound
coming
from
your
stereo
system,
make
the
following
audio
adjustments.
See
the
following
sections
for
additional
sound
adjustments.
SYSTEM POWER—ON
VOLUME
HEADPHONES
To adjust the volume
Turn
VOLUME
control
or
press
VOL
(+/—
on the remote commander:
To reinforce bass
Press
DBFB*
so
that
the
lamp
lights
up.
To
listen
through
the
headphones
Connect
the
hi
HEADPHON
from
the
speakers.
phones to
jack. No sound will come
*DBFB=Dynamic
Bass
Feedback
—
a
Adjusting
the
Sound
Quality
Adjust
the
following
3
band
graphic
equalizer
controls.
Control Function
100
Hz
Boosts
or
cuts
heavy
bass.
1
kHz
Accentuates
or
subdues
vocals.
12
kHz
Boosts
to
a
sharper
sound
or
reduces
flat
sound.

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Features
Connecting Optional
Equipment
Microphone Mixing (for FH-
B411 only)
Karaoke :Singing Along
(for FH-B411 only)
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Connecting Optional
Equipment
For greater enjoyment of your stereo
system, you can connect other components
to the stereo. You can connect:
*a microphone to the MIX MIC jack
* headphones to the HEADPHONES jack
on the front of the CD player
*a VCR to the VIDEO/ AUX jacks
To connect a VCR
You can connect a VCR to the VIDEO/ AUX
jacks.
To listen to the VCR sound, press VIDEO,
The sound comes through the speakers.
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Microphone Mixing
(for FH-B411 only)
You can “mix” sounds by playing one of
the components and singing or speaking
into a microphone (not supplied). The
mixed sounds can then be recorded on a
tape.
SYSTEM POWER-*ON
1 Connect a microphone tg the MIX MIC
jack.
2 Play your favorite sound source.
3 Sing or speak into the microphone.
4 Adjust VOLUME control. If you hear
acoustic feedback, move the microphone
away from the speakers or change the
direction of the microphone.
5 If you want to record mixed sound,
insert a tape in deck B and start
recording.
To record from the microphone only
1 Press CD to select the CD player. Ifa
CD is being played, press Ml on the CD
player to stop playing.
2 Start recording.
3 Sing or speak into the microphone.
When you finish mixing
Disconnect the microphone.
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Karaoke: Singing
Along (for FH-B411
only)
SYSTEM POWER-+ON
KARAOKE PON
To Reduce the Vocals
(karaoke pon)
You can minimize the singer's voice, “vocal
reduction,” so you can sing along with any
stereo CD. When you want to record the
sound of the CD and your voice, operate
steps below, then operate “Microphone
Mixing”
To reduce the vocals
Press KARAOKE PON so the indicator
lights.
The karaoke play sound will be in
monaural. To cancel vocal reduction, press
KARAOKE PON so the indicator goes off.
Notes on vocal reduction
The singer's voice may not be reduced
completely for the following reasons:
* Monaural recorded source (Instruments
may also be reduced.)
* Only a few instruments are playing in the
stereo recorded source
«A duet is being played
* The source has strong echoes or chorus
* The singer's voice on the source deviates
from the center
* The voice on the source is singing in high
soprano or tenor
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Precautions
Troubleshooting Guide
Maintenance
Specifications
Index
to
Parts
and
Controls
Index
For Your Information
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Precautions
If
you
have
any
questions
or
problems
concerning
your
stereo
system,
please
consult
your
nearest
Sony
dealer
On operating voltage
Before
operating
the
stereo
system,
check
that
the
operating
voltage
of
your
stereo
system
is
identical
with
the
voltage
of
your
local
power
supply.
U.S.A. and Canada
Australia
120 V AC, 60 Hz
240 V AC, 50 Hz
On safety
*
This
unit
is
not
disconnected
from
the
AC
power
source
(mains)
as
long
as
it
is
connected
to
the
wall
outlet,
even
if
the
unit
itself
has
been
turned
off
©
Unplug
the
unit
from
the
wall
outlet
(mains)
if it
is
not
to
be
used
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
To
disconnect
the
cord
(mains
lead),
pull
it
out
by
the
plug.
Never
pull
the
cord
itself
*
Should
any
solid
object
or
liquid
fall
into
the
system
unplug
the
stereo
system
and
have
the
system
checked
by
qualified
personnel
before
operating
it
any
further.
*
AC
power
cord
must
be
changed
only
at
the
qualified
service
shop.
On installation
Place
the
stereo
system
in.a
location
with
adequate
ventilation
to
prevent
heat
build-
up
in
the
stereo
system.
On
condensation
in
the
CD
player
component
If
the
system
is
brought
directly
from
a
cold
toa
warm
location,
or
is
placed
in
a
very
damp
room,
moisture
may
condense
on
the
lens
inside
the
CD
player.
Should
this
occur,
the
CD
player
will
not
operate
Remove
the
CD
and
leave
the
system
turned
on
for
about
an
hour
until
the
moisture
evaporates.
To save a tape permanently
To
prevent
a
tape
from
being
accidentally
recorded
over,
break
off
the
cassette
tab
from
side
A
or
Bas
illustrated.
If
you
later
want
to
reuse
the
tape
for
recording,
cover
the
broken
tab
with
adhesive
tape.
Side A
Tab of
side A
Tab of
side B
When
you
are
using
a
type
II
(CrO2)
tape,
be
careful
not
to
cover
the
detector
slots
which
allow
the
tape
player
to
automatically
detect
the
type
of
tape.
Detector
slots
For
the
customers
in
the
U.S.A.
¢
As
the
laser
beam
used
in
this
unit
is
harmful
to
the
eyes,
do
not
attempt
to
disassemble
the
cabinet.
Refer
servicing
to
qualified
personnel
only.
¢
For
detailed
safety
precautions,
see
the
leaflet
“IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS”
a
Troubleshooting
Guide
If
you
run
into
any
problem
using
the
stereo,
use
the
following
check
list.
And
first
check
the
following
points
¢
The
power
cord
is
connected
firmly
*
The
speakers
are
connected
correctly
and
firmly
Should
any
problem
persist
after
you
have
made
the
checks
below,
consult
your
nearest Sony dealer.
Tuner
“TUNED”
flashes
in
the
display.
>
Adjust
the
antenna
“STEREO”
flashes
in
the
display.
>
Adjust
the
antenna
Severe hum or noise.
> Adjust the antenna
>
The
signal
strength
is
too
weak
Connect the external antenna
+> Connect the ground wire.
The
stereo
FM
program
cannot
be
received
in
stereo.
>
Press
MONO
so
that
“STEREO”
appears
in
the
display

Tape Player
The tape does not record.
7 No tape in the cassette
compartment.
> The tab has been removed from the
cassette.
> The tape has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor
playback or there is a decrease in
sound level.
> The heads are dirty. Clean them.
> Magnetic deposits have built-up on
the record/ playback heads.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or
the sound drops out.
>The capstans or pinch rollers are
contaminated.
The tape does not erase completely.
> Magnetic deposits have built-up on
the record / playback heads:
Noise increases or the high
frequencies are erased.
> Magnetic deposits have built-up on
the record / playback heads.
CD Player
The CD tray does not close.
> The CD is not placed correctly.
The CD will not play.
> The CD is dirty.
> The CD is inserted label side down.
> The player is in pause mode.
~ Moisture condensation has built-
up. Leave the system turned on for
about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
Play will not start from the first
track.
> The CD player is in program or
shuffle mode. Press CONTINUE.
“. 4” is displayed.
> DDI was repeatedly pressed at the
end of the CD. Press I<] (or Ke
on the remote commander) to
return to the normal display.
General
There is no sound.
> Turn VOLUME control clockwise.
> The headphones are connected,
Disconnect them.
Sound comes from one channel or an
unbalanced left and right volume.
> Check the speaker connections of
the inoperative channel.
The left and right sound are
reversed.
> Check the speaker connection and
speaker placement.
Bass is lacking or the location of the
musical instruments is apparently
imprecise.
> Check the speaker connection for
proper phasing.
There is severe hum or noise.
>The TV or VER is too close to the
stereo system. Move the stereo
system away fromthe TV or VCR.
The remote commander does not
function.
> The batteries have run down.
Replace both batteries.
> There is an obstacle between the
remote commander and the system.
Remove the obstacle.
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Maintenance
To clean the tape heads and tape
path
Contaminated tape heads cause poor
recording or sound drop-out in playback.
We recommend cleaning after every 10
hours of operation.
Open the cassette compartment and wipe
the heads, the pinch rollers and the
capstans with a cleaning swab slightly
moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
Wipe the parts shown below:
Erase head Capstan
Pinch roller
Record/playback head
Insert a tape after the areas cleaned are
completely dry-
To demagnetize the tape heads
After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough residual
magnetism will have built up on the heads
to begin to cause loss of high frequencies
and hiss. At this time, demagnetize the
heads and all metal parts in the tape path
with a commercially available tape head
demagnetizer. Refer to the instructions of
the demagnetizer.
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with
mild detergent solution.
To clean the CD
When a CD is dirty, clean it with a cleaning
cloth, Wipe the CD from the center out.
Notes on CD
* Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
*
If
there
is
a
scratch,
dirt
or
fingerprints
on
the
CD,
it
may
cause
a
tracking
error.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER
SPECIFICATIONS (For the
customers in the U.S.A.)
POWER OUTPUT AND
TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With 6 ohm loads, both
channels driven, from 60 Hz
— 20 kHz; rated 10 watts per
channel minimum RMS
power, with no more than
1 % total harmonic
distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
CD player section
System Compact disc digital audio
system
Laser Semiconductor laser
Wavelength 780-790nm
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5- 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz step for U.S.A.
and Canada)
(50 kHz step for Australia)
FM lead antenna
(for MHC-450)
Telescopic antenna (for FH-
B411)
Antenna terminals
75 ohm unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
Antenna
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AM (MW,SW) tuner section
Tuning range U.S.A. and Canadian
models:
AM: 530- 1,710 kHz
(10 kHz step)
531 - 1,710 kHz (9 KHz step)
Australian models:
MW: 531 - 1,602 kHz
(9 kHz step)
530 - 1,710 kHz (10 kHz
step)
SW: 5,95 - 17.9 MHz
AM loop antenna
External antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
Antenna
Cassette deck section
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response
(DOLBY NR OFF) (For
Canadian models only)
60 - 13,000 Hz (+3 dB),
using TYPE I cassette (Sony
HE-S)
60 — 14,000 Hz (+3 dB),
using TYPE II cassette
(Sony UX-S)
Wow and flutter
0.1% WRMS +0.3% (DIN)
Amplifier section
Continuous RMS power output:
16+16 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, DIN)
20+20 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 5% THD)
Peak Music power output:
200 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Inputs MIX MIC (mini jack) (FH-
B411 only)
Sensitivity 1 mV,
impedance 600 ohms
VIDEO/ AUX:
Sensitivity 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
HEADPHONES (stereo
mini jack):
accept headphones of
8 ohms or more.
SPEAKERS:
accept impedance of 6 to
16 ohms.
Outputs
Speaker section
Speaker system
2-way system
3-way system
(for U.S. A. customers)
18 a
Speaker units Woofer: 13 cm dia., cone
Tweeter: 5 cm dia., cone
type
Super tweeter: 2cm dia,
dome (for U.S. A.
customers)
Enclosure Bass reflex
Frequency range
65 Hz— 20 kHz
Sensitivity 88. dB/W/m
Rated impedance
6 ohms
Approx. 175 x 285 x 240
mm (7x11 1/4x91/2
inches) (w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 2.7 kg (5 Ib 15.0z.)
net per speaker
Dimensions
Supplied accessories
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
FM lead antenna (1) (for MHC~450 only)
Speaker cords (2) (for MHC-450 only)
——
Destination Power Power
repeeners: cuasgtion
U.S.A.and = 120 V AC, 60 W
Canada 60 Hz
Australia 240 V AC, 60 W
50 Hz
Dimensions Approx. 225 x 285 x 275
mm (9 x 11 1/4x 107/8
inches) (w/h/d)
incl. projecting parts and
controls
Mass Approx. 5.2 kg (11 Ib 7 oz.)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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Index to Parts and
Controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses
for how to use the controls.
Front Panel
Tuner/Amplifier
[1] Remote sensor
[2] Display window (6)
DBFB button and lamp (14)
Graphic equalizer controls (14)
MEMORY button (10)
VOLUME control (6 , 14)
PRESET/TUNING button (9, 10)
DOLBY NR switch (Canadian models
only) (11)
KARAOKE PON button and lamp (FH-
B411 only) (15)
[8] SYSTEM POWER button (6)
TAPE button and lamp (11)
1] CD button and lamp (6)
TUNER button and lamp (9)
VIDEO button and lamp (15)
MONO button (9)
TUNER buttons (9)
SHIFT button (10)
[17] BAND button (9)
(ee CCIE)

Taj layer
Rear
Panel
Remote
commander
5
i =
2 =
3
4
|1| Cassette compartments
2] Tape operating buttons
C (play) (11)
bP (fast forward) (11)
Se
cewind)
[i]
FM
telescopic
aerial
(FH-B411
only)
4 (stop/eject) (11) [2] FM 759 terminal (4)
@
(recording)(for
deck
B
only)
(11)
3]
sh
earth
terminal
(4)
Ml (pause)(for deck B only) (11) [4] AM terminal (4)
[5] VIDEO/ AUX jacks (15) :
CD
player
[1]
CD
operating
buttons
_peoee
—
CD
(CD
mode)
button
(6)
power cord ¢ > (play) (6)
Heed / PI (AMS") (6)
4 (pause) (6)
@ (stop) (6)
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor
H
Wi
[2]
Tuner
operating
buttons
Display
indow
TUNER
(TUNER
mode)
button
(9)
SHIFT button (10)
PRESET+/-— buttons (10)
[3] TAPE button (11)
[4] VIDEO button (15)
SYSTEM POWER button (6)
(1)
CD
tray
(6)
nl
VOL (volume) buttons (6,14)
Hi
a
am
reese
econ
*
PHONO
button
(not
applicable
for
this
>
(play)
(6)
mee
00 (pause) (6)
@ (stop) (6)
IKK
/
>>>
(manual
search/
1)
TRACK
number/PRESET
radio
code
__ AMS) buttons (6) indication (6, 10)
4]
CONTINUE
button
(7)
[2]
MEMORY
indication
(10)
[5] SHUFFLE button (7) [3] Tuner indication (9)
[6]
PROGRAM
button
(7)
[4]
Time/frequency
indication
(6,
9)
[Z]
REPEAT
button
(8)
[5]
CD
play
mode
indication
(7)
[8] TIME button (7) lusic calendar (6)
[9]
CHECK
button
(7)
Tape
recording
side
indication
(12)
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CLEAR
button
(7)
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11] EDIT button (12)
[J MIX MIC jack (15) (FH-B411 only)
ff HEADPHONES jack (14)
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SS a
Index
Antenna 4
AMS 6
CD Player 6
Connecting
the stereo 4
Display indications 6
Inserting the Batteries 5
Karaoke 15
Maintenance 17
Microphone Mixing 15
Music calendar 6
Playing
aCD (normal play) 6
atape 11
tracks in random order
(shuffle play) 7
tracks in the desired order
(program play) 7
tracks repeatedly (repeat play) 8
Playing Preset Radio Stations 10
Precautions 16
Presetting Radio Stations 9
Recording
aCD it
aCD Manually 11
from another tape (dubbing) 13
from the radio 13
Recording a CD
specifying tape length (time edit) 12
specifying track order (program edit)
12
Specifications 17
Tape Player 11
Troubleshooting Guide 16
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